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Workout at the Office
Quick Workouts: Fitness Anytime, Anywhere Time-Life Books 1987 Submitter: This book is currently on the shelves at a local public library. Who knew people in the 1980’s were so busy that they had to fit in exercise while waiting for the commuter train or even an elevator? I guess I just assumed…
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Fix Your Nerves with Jesus
How to have Freedom from Fear, Worry and Your Case of Nerves Allen 1954 Isn’t this cover awesome in its awfulness? I think the best part is if you are free from worry, one half of your face will be smooth and young looking. This little number came from a…
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Save time and money with a refrigerator!
The “Silent Hostess” Treasure Book General Electric 1931 I love finding these old cookbooks. This particular example is a publication from General Electric touting the exciting “new” features in the refrigerator. Best part are the color pictures featuring….wait for it: Surprise Loaf. (4th picture below) The aptly named Surprise Loaf…
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Bizarre Body Art
Humages Mariotti 1984 Submitter: Creepy close ups of painted feet, nostrils. From a public school elementary library. Our school was built in 1990, so this came from somewhere else probably! Holly: Mary, this one is absolutely CALLING to you. #CreeperAlert Mary: Who thinks up this stuff? Now I am going…
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Spork
Spork Maclear 2010 Submitter: As parents of a biracial child, we wanted to like this one. Look! A local author! Look at the adorably dorky little utensil with the ambiguous little spikey-dready hair! But quickly we were howling in horrified laughter. Daddy—Couldn’t biracial kids be something awesome? How about a…
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Flower Power
The Flower People Gross 1968 I was just a kid in 1968, but a few of those kids were at the local colleges in my town and I remember just being fascinated with the fashion, etc. 8 year old me wanted a fringe vest and boots SO BAD! Mom said…
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